Compare 15/54 and 9/72
15/54 is greater than 9/72
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 72 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
15/54 = 15 × 4/54 × 4 = 60/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
9/72 = 9 × 3/72 × 3 = 27/216 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 60/216 > 27/216 or 15/54 > 9/72
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